nounπShareA strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide."The archaeologist found a clue, a faded thread, that guided them through the maze-like tunnels of the ancient city. "waysignpointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInformation which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion."The missing ingredient in the cake recipe was a clue that the recipe had been copied incorrectly. "infosigncommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence."The broken window was a clue that someone had entered the house. "policelawsignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInsight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick)"The detective's discovery of the missing notebook gave the students a clue about who stole it. "mindabilityattitudecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with a clue."The detective clued the witnesses in on the suspect's alibi. "communicationinfosignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide someone with information which he or she lacks (often used with "in" or "up")."The teacher clued us in on the upcoming history test by giving us a sample question. "communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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